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Keymer Family History

Keymer Surname Meaning

variant of Keemer see Kember.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Keymer family from?

You can see how Keymer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keymer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Keymer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Keymer families living in Norfolk. This was about 34% of all the recorded Keymer's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Keymer families in 1891.
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What did your Keymer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Keymer. 50% of Keymer men worked as a Retired and 86% of Keymer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keymer were Shipping Merchant and Household Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    50%
  • Shipping Merchant
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Private Means
    9%
  • Household Duties
    6%

What Keymer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Keymer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keymer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 422 immigration records available for the last name Keymer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 429 military records available for the last name Keymer. For the veterans among your Keymer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keymer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2001, in the United States, Keymer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Keymer in 1956 was 52, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keymer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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